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Kiernon Family History

Kiernon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kiernan, Vernon, Tiernan, Kieran, Tierno, Kirton, Pierson, Hernon

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Where is the Kiernon family from?

You can see how Kiernon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiernon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiernon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kiernon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiernon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kiernon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiernon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kiernon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kiernon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Kiernon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiernon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Kiernon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Kiernon. For the veterans among your Kiernon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiernon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Kiernon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kiernon in 1987 was 86, and 82 in 1989.

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